Yono and the Celestial Elephants

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 100 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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Yono and the Celestial Elephants combines interesting story and fun gameplay into a title that is fun for everyone. While many won't find anything in the game particularly challenging it still remains an entertaining experience.
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"Yono and the Celestial Elephants" is an adventure game where you play as a young celestial elephant, Yono, tasked to save a world full of humans, undead, and robots. Use your trunk to solve puzzles, load it up with various items for different effects, and explore towns, dungeons, forests, and caves to find treasures and upgrades. Engage in a sprinkling of combat and discover the rich history of the kingdom.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews
story6 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Yono is incredibly cute and charming, making it a delightful experience for players of all ages.
  • The puzzles are generally simple yet enjoyable, providing a relaxing gameplay experience without being overly challenging.
  • The game features a colorful art style and a cheerful soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
  • The controls can be clunky and frustrating, especially when using a keyboard, leading to issues with movement and hit detection.
  • Some puzzles can become tedious, and there are bugs that may cause players to get stuck or require backtracking.
  • The dialogue and themes can be overly complex for younger audiences, making it unclear who the target demographic truly is.
  • story35 mentions

    The game's story is generally described as simple and cute, with some players appreciating its charm and depth, while others find it dry or overly blunt in its themes. Side quests often consist of fetch tasks, which can detract from the overall experience, and the dialogue may feel tedious or out of place at times. Despite these criticisms, the visuals and music are praised, contributing to a whimsical atmosphere that appeals to younger audiences, though some adults may find it less engaging.

    • “The story and dialogue surprised me in a good way.”
    • “The soundtrack is adorable, the graphics are adorable, the story is adorable... so much thought was put into the lore.”
    • “The story seems sporadic at times, but it does have some deep meaning while still trying to make it simple enough for kids to understand or serving as a medium to incite curiosity in them.”
    • “If you really like to read, then go ahead, but the story kind of felt dry to me, so I just kept skipping the dialogue whenever it showed up, which made a certain city's fetch quest bonanza pretty annoying at first.”
    • “Just don't talk too much to the NPCs, because their writing is often some attempt at existential/political writing that fits very badly with the tone of the rest of the game, and avoid the tedious fetch quests in town.”
    • “It is presented as something that could pass for a fun and colorful adventure, but in reality it quickly gets bogged down by a lot of plot about death and such matters, which fails to be interesting and instead only felt jarring to me.”
  • gameplay32 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple, puzzle-based mechanics, primarily revolving around block-pushing and basic combat, which may appeal to younger audiences but can feel tedious for others. While the game features charming visuals and a pleasant soundtrack, it suffers from control issues and a lack of engaging depth, leading to a gameplay experience that some find repetitive and lacking in identity. Overall, it offers a mix of enjoyable puzzles and RPG elements, but may not hold the interest of all players due to its simplistic nature and occasional glitches.

    • “This game is cute, with happy music, enjoyable but never too difficult puzzles, and keeps introducing little twists to the game puzzle mechanics at a nice pace.”
    • “The gameplay itself is fairly simple puzzle/adventure, with some basic combat, that is pretty fun, including the boss fights - it's never overly challenging, but nor can you play it in your sleep.”
    • “Gameplay is simplistic so far but also has tight controls, a decent soundtrack and charming characters.”
    • “It's oddly tedious to play, partly because of the dodgy keyboard controls that I shouldn't have been using, but mostly because the game doesn't really have an identity of its own gameplay-wise.”
    • “The gameplay revolves entirely around block-pushing puzzles, so if you like those, then great, but otherwise it's a chore.”
    • “Yono clearly looks well-polished in appearance and sound, which drew me in to give it a try, but the gameplay itself is pretty tedious and also extremely glitchy, while whatever plot exists is quite weird and not really interesting.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, described as cheerful, catchy, and fitting the game's cute aesthetic, though some players noted it can become repetitive. While the soundtrack is praised for its quality and charm, a few comparisons to other works, such as Howard Shore's compositions, were made. Overall, the music enhances the game's relaxing atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “Loved the music and the adorable elephant!”
    • “Graphics are cute and colorful, the music is cheerful and fits the game well.”
    • “With a wonderful soundtrack, I would certainly recommend this game for a relaxing adventure.”
    • “The music was okay, but started to get repetitive.”
    • “The few things I would say negatively would be that some of the sound effects are fairly low-quality, which probably is only more noticeable because the music is so much better in contrast.”
    • “-music, graphics, dialogue- it's all very mid-tier quality; nothing to write home about, but nothing bad either, just hopelessly middle of the road.”
  • graphics20 mentions

    The graphics of the game are consistently described as cute, colorful, and charming, making it appealing for its target demographic of young children. While some reviewers note that the visuals are simplistic and mid-tier, they also highlight the overall cheerful aesthetic and fitting art style that enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's cute and playful atmosphere, aligning well with its puzzle-oriented design.

    • “It has a very cute art style and pretty good puzzles.”
    • “The graphics are cute and colorful, the music is cheerful and fits the game well.”
    • “The story is barebones but has two twists in it, and the setting and visuals make it one of the cutest games I have ever played.”
    • “The graphics are cute and simple, and the puzzles seem to be on the easier side of things.”
    • “-music, graphics, dialogue- it's all very mid-tier quality; nothing to write home about, but nothing bad either, just hopelessly middle of the road.”
    • “On one hand the game's visuals, simplistic gameplay, easy difficulty scream that it's for kids.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often exacerbated by glitchy controls and a lack of engaging gameplay identity. While some appreciate the short, relaxing nature of the game and its efficient hub transport system, many feel that the repetitive fetch quests and uninteresting plot contribute to an overall sense of monotony.

    • “It's oddly tedious to play, partly because of the dodgy keyboard controls that I shouldn't have been using, but mostly because the game doesn't really have an identity of its own gameplay-wise.”
    • “Just don't talk too much to the NPCs, because their writing is often some attempt at existential or political writing that fits very badly with the tone of the rest of the game, and avoid the tedious fetch quests in town.”
    • “Yono clearly looks well-polished in appearance and sound, which drew me in to give it a try, but the gameplay itself is pretty tedious and also extremely glitchy, while whatever plot exists is quite weird and not really interesting.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The game is praised for its cute and heartwarming humor, making it an ideal choice for players seeking a cheerful experience. Its colorful characters and lighthearted style appeal to gamers of all ages, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, it combines humor with engaging puzzle elements, reminiscent of classic adventure games.

    • “It's cute, funny, and heartwarming; if you want to cheer up, then this is the perfect game for you.”
    • “A very cute puzzle game with a good sense of humor.”
    • “It's a relaxing, cute game with colorful characters and a style of humor that gamers of all ages can enjoy.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its charming and adorable environments, with each location introducing unique elements that enhance the overall experience. The straightforward puzzles contribute to a relaxing vibe, making it enjoyable even for those who typically don't favor this genre. Overall, the game's lighthearted tone and engaging visuals create a delightful and immersive atmosphere.

    • “Every location adds something new - like ice cubes, balloons, chili peppers, etc. Most of the puzzles were pretty straightforward; some required a little bit of trying, but the overall difficulty is easy, which is fine as it doesn't disturb the relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “I don't normally like games like this, but the atmosphere of Yono's world ensured I had a good time.”
    • “There's two major things to judge this game on: gameplay and atmosphere.”
    • “Regarding the game's atmosphere, you can probably tell from the video that everything in the game is adorable, and that generally follows along with the story where nothing particularly dire ever happens.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The game is widely regarded as cute, funny, and heartwarming, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a cheerful experience. Many players find it to be the most wholesome game ever created, with some even expressing that it moved them to tears.

    • “It's cute, funny, and heartwarming; if you want to cheer up, then this is the perfect game for you.”
    • “The most wholesome game ever made.”
    • “I cried because of it.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is highlighted by charming and cute designs, including playful interpretations of zombies and the imaginative use of elephants as mythical creatures, contributing to an overall whimsical aesthetic.

    • “The character designs overall are pretty cute.”
    • “The Playmobil character design is charming, the 'nice' zombies are a cute turn, and the idea of elephants as mythical creatures is fun.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to players interested in collecting health tokens or exploring overlooked areas. However, its length relative to the price is considered a fair value.

    • “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
    • “With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies.”
    • “The dynamic world changes with each playthrough, keeping the experience fresh and exciting.”
    • “Unless you want to go back and collect all the health tokens or explore buildings you might have ignored, I wouldn't say the game has a ton of replayability.”
    • “The game feels quite linear, and once you've completed the main story, there isn't much incentive to play through it again.”
    • “After finishing the game, I found little reason to return; the lack of different endings or significant choices really limits replayability.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report that while serious glitches do occur, they are infrequent, suggesting that the game's stability is generally reliable.

    • “Serious glitches like that are relatively few and far between, though, so it should be mostly fine.”
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Play time

11hMedian play time
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